Treatment Team / Team Members

Case Management
Many injuries and illnesses require treatment from a complex and comprehensive team. Patients may be cared for in a variety of Saint Francis Medical Center departments or at a variety of facility sites. Case management coordinates the care. The goal of this service is to ensure that the patient and family receive the highest quality of care in a timely manner, while using resources efficiently (including coordination with payers).
Questions or concerns during rehabilitation treatment can be forwarded to the case manager for assistance.

Physical Therapy
The purpose of physical therapy (PT) is to promote physical fitness and well being, improve movement and function, and relieve pain and prevent injury. The therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, cold, electricity and massage are used to improve circulation, endurance, encourage return of motion, strengthen muscles and train or retrain patients to perform the skills of daily living. In addition, physical therapists prescribe home programs, provide family training, and recommend assistive devices, orthotics and prosthetics.

Rehabilitation Nursing
Rehabilitation nurses use their skills in Rehabilitation Services' Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. The rehabilitation nurse is a specialist who uses many unique skills to help make the most of patient's abilities. The nurse works with patients and family to give support, counseling, and teaching about daily activities such as eating, grooming, bathing, dressing, bowel, and bladder care, skin care, mobility, medication and overall safety.

Rehabilitation nurses help patients develop a plan of care designed for patients' needs. They work with the patient and the rehabilitation team to prepare patients for discharge.

Social Work
Social workers assist with adjustment to life changes and discharge planning. The social worker provides ongoing supportive counseling and information regarding treatment and discharge planning to patients and families. Our social workers may also assist patients in accessing financial resources, filling out paper work and pre-authorizing services.

Social workers can provide referrals to various services and community resources which facilitates a smooth transition process throughout the continuum of care. Referrals may include:

• Home Health
• Outpatient Therapy
• Home-delivered meals
• Skilled nursing facilities
• Vocational rehabilitation.